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Arctic Refuge Management and Conservation Efforts

This collection contains documents related to the management, research, and conservation initiatives in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, focusing on caribou, polar bears, and stakeholder engagement.

Era: 2017–2021 2025–present All years
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Summary Year FOIA ID Number Bates / Custodian Pages
The Bureau of Land Management is coordinating engagement with Alaska Native tribes and corporations regarding the upcoming 10-02 lease sale, with plans to establish a shared calendar for scheduled communications and meetings. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 4
The document details a weekly check-in meeting between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regarding activities and updates on the Coastal Plain 1002 area. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 4
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is preparing for the first lease sale by assigning lease tract numbers and involving key personnel in the process. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 3
The Department of the Interior is coordinating engagement with Alaska Native stakeholder groups regarding the 10-02 lease sale by setting up a shared calendar for scheduled communications and meetings. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The email discusses the inclusion of additional communities in the Arctic Refuge management plan, with Wendy Loya from the US Fish and Wildlife Service confirming the source of a map related to caribou range data and community boundaries. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The email correspondence between Nicole Hayes from the Bureau of Land Management and Wendy Loya from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discusses the need for recent data on caribou ranges in relation to the Arctic Refuge boundaries. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The email correspondence between Nicole Hayes from the Bureau of Land Management and Wendy Loya from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discusses the source and accuracy of a map related to caribou range data in the Arctic Refuge, with a request for recent data on the Porcupine and Central Herds. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Bureau of Land Management is coordinating engagement with Alaska Native tribes and corporations regarding the upcoming 10-02 lease sale, with plans to establish a shared calendar for scheduled communications and meetings. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 11
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is coordinating scoping meetings for the Coastal Plain, with proposed dates in Anchorage and Fairbanks on May 7th, 2018, as discussed in an email chain among BLM officials. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 3
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is coordinating scoping meetings for the Coastal Plain, with proposed meetings in Anchorage and Fairbanks on May 7, 2018, to discuss related matters. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Bureau of Land Management is coordinating with the Department of the Interior to engage Alaska Native stakeholder groups regarding the 10-02 lease sale, establishing a shared calendar for scheduled communications and meetings. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Bureau of Land Management is coordinating with Yukon government officials regarding the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for potential lease opportunities in the 1002 area, with inquiries about participation and resources for understanding the process. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The document discusses the evolving list of information needs for the Arctic Refuge Coastal Plain 1002 area, coordinated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), in preparation for a meeting hosted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 4
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is coordinating scoping meetings regarding the Coastal Plain, with proposed meetings in Anchorage and Fairbanks on May 7, 2018. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is coordinating scoping meetings regarding the Coastal Plain, with a proposed meeting in Anchorage and/or Fairbanks on May 7, 2018, although key personnel will not attend. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Bureau of Land Management is coordinating the creation of a Drupal page and ePlanning site for the Coastal Plain project in preparation for a news release related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Bureau of Land Management is preparing for expedited oil and gas lease sales in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, as indicated by Senator Lisa Murkowski's comments on the Interior Department's plans to act within the next three years. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is discussing the upcoming airborne snow mapping project in the 1002 area, which involves collaboration with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to assess its relevance to polar bear habitat and water availability. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 7
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is coordinating scoping meetings for the Coastal Plain, with proposed meetings in Anchorage and Fairbanks on May 7th, 2018, as discussed in internal communications. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 3
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discusses Senator Dan Sullivan's remarks on expediting oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, highlighting concerns from environmental groups about the potential bypassing of necessary environmental reviews and community consultations. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The document outlines an agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States on the conservation of the Porcupine Caribou Herd, emphasizing the importance of habitat preservation and the involvement of local communities in sustainable management practices. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is sharing information about communities in and near the Arctic Refuge as part of the Coastal Plain planning process. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
Miriam Hayes from the Bureau of Land Management is inquiring about the reliability of data sources for a map related to communities in and near the Arctic Refuge, referencing a previous communication with Wendy Loya from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is discussing the International Porcupine Caribou Herd Agreement and sharing relevant documents and information regarding its legal and policy implications. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 35
The email correspondence between officials from the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Geological Survey discusses identifying a reliable point of contact at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game for obtaining community data related to the Arctic Refuge. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The email correspondence involves the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discussing the importance of airborne snow mapping in the 1002 area for assessing snow depth and its implications for winter tundra travel and water availability. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Bureau of Land Management is coordinating with the Department of the Interior to engage Alaska Native stakeholders regarding the upcoming 10-02 lease sale, emphasizing the importance of organized communication and scheduling to avoid miscommunication. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discusses Senator Dan Sullivan's comments on the potential for expedited oil and gas lease sales in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, highlighting concerns from environmental groups about bypassing necessary reviews and community consultations. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discusses the progress and clarity of plans for drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in a communication from Acting Deputy State Director Serena Sweet. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Bureau of Land Management is coordinating engagement with Alaska Native tribes and corporations regarding the upcoming 10-02 lease sale, with plans to establish a shared calendar for scheduled communications and meetings. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 4
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) are coordinating a weekly check-in meeting regarding activities and updates on the Coastal Plain 1002 area. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Bureau of Land Management is coordinating with Yukon government officials regarding the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for potential lease opportunities in the 1002 area, with inquiries about participation and resources for the scoping and commenting period. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 4
The Bureau of Land Management is coordinating the creation of a Drupal page for the Coastal Plain project in preparation for a forthcoming Notice of Intent (NOI) and associated news release. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 5
The Bureau of Land Management is coordinating with Yukon government officials regarding the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for potential lease opportunities in the 1002 area, with inquiries about participation and resources for the scoping and commenting period. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 4
The email correspondence involves the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discussing the importance of airborne snow mapping in the 1002 area for understanding snow depth's impact on winter tundra travel and water availability. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Bureau of Land Management is coordinating with the Department of the Interior to engage Alaska Native tribes and corporations regarding the upcoming 10-02 lease sale, emphasizing the importance of organized communication and scheduling to avoid miscommunication. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking recent data on the range of the Porcupine and Central Caribou Herds from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, as existing datasets do not match a provided map. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Bureau of Land Management's Nicole Hayes is seeking recent data on the range of Porcupine and Central caribou herds from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game to clarify discrepancies in a map related to the Arctic Refuge. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is coordinating scoping meetings regarding the Coastal Plain, with a proposed meeting in Anchorage and/or Fairbanks on May 7, 2018, although key personnel will not be attending. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Department of the Interior is coordinating a shared calendar for engagement with Alaska Native stakeholder groups regarding the 10-02 lease sale to ensure organized communication and avoid overlapping efforts. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Arctic Landscape Conservation Cooperative (LCC) is collaborating with researchers to conduct a snow depth study in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's 1002 area, utilizing LiDAR and aerial imagery to inform polar bear habitat modeling and vegetation protection during exploration activities. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Department of the Interior is coordinating engagement with Alaska Native stakeholder groups regarding the 10-02 lease sale by establishing a shared calendar for scheduled communications and meetings. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Bureau of Land Management's Alaska Oil and Gas Section is preparing to assign lease tract numbers for an upcoming lease sale, involving key personnel from the leasing team. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) are coordinating a weekly check-in meeting regarding the Coastal Plain 1002 project, with agenda topics to be submitted by noon each Tuesday. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discusses the progress and clarity of plans for drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Bureau of Land Management is preparing for expedited oil and gas lease sales in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, as indicated by Senator Lisa Murkowski's remarks on the Interior Department's plans to act within the next three years. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 3
The email from Dr. Wendy M. Loya of the US Fish and Wildlife Service discusses the outline of the 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and includes a map for reference, in response to a request from Paul at the National Snow & Ice Data Center regarding Arctic Alaska snow information. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 18
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is discussing the upcoming airborne snow mapping project in the 1002 area, which involves collaboration with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to assess its relevance for polar bear habitat and water availability. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Arctic Landscape Conservation Cooperative (LCC) is collaborating with researchers to conduct a snow depth study in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's 1002 area, utilizing LiDAR and remote sensing data to inform polar bear habitat modeling and vegetation protection during exploration activities. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The email from Dr. Wendy M. Loya of the US Fish and Wildlife Service discusses the subsistence relationship of six communities near the Arctic Refuge, highlighting their usage of the Refuge's resources as outlined in the Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP). 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is sharing information about communities in and near the Arctic Refuge as part of the Coastal Plain planning process. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 72
The email from Wendy Loya of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discusses the ongoing refinement of an evolving list of information needs related to oil exploration and development in the Arctic Refuge Coastal Plain 1002 area, in preparation for a meeting hosted by the Bureau of Land Management. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is coordinating a discussion regarding airborne snow mapping in the 1002 area, which is being undertaken by the US Geological Survey (USGS) and may relate to polar bear habitat and water availability for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Bureau of Land Management is coordinating with Yukon government officials regarding the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for potential lease opportunities in the 1002 area, with discussions on how Yukon can participate in the scoping and commenting period. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2
The Bureau of Land Management is coordinating the development of a Drupal page for the Coastal Plan, with a focus on gathering necessary information and images before a news release related to the project. 2018 BLMAK201800695 — 2